There are 6 ways to get from Scranton, Pa to Washington by plane, subway, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly, subway
best- Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane AVP - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 23m$109–548Drive 232.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Scranton, Pa to Washingtoncar 232.2 mi
4h 30m$43–62Bus, train via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus Wilkes-Barre
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 22m$83–143Bus, train
- Take the bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2686
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 2m$58–132Bus via Harrisburg
- Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus 771
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
7h 25m$43–109Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Scranton to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2682
8h 17m$45–85
Scranton, Pa to Washington by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scranton, Pa to Washington is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Scranton, Pa to Washington is to fly and subway which takes 2h 23m and costs $100 - $550.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Scranton and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Scranton, Pa and Washington is 224 miles. The road distance is 233.6 miles.
The best way to get from Scranton, Pa to Washington without a car is to bus and train via Philadelphia which takes 5h 22m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Scranton, Pa to Washington, including transfers.
Scranton, Pa to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Scranton, Pa station.
Scranton, Pa to Washington bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Harrisburg, Pa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scranton, Pa to Washington is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Scranton, Pa to Washington.
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What companies run services between Scranton, Pa, PA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
You can take a bus from Scranton, Pa to Washington Union Station via Harrisburg Bus Station in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–490
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $29–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $29–290
- Business Class
- $90–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $190–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Philadelphia 30th St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Scranton to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $24–70
- Flexible
- $45–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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